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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-23 Finance and Safety Minutes ILA, City of Tukwila Finance Safety Committee 1908 FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 5:00p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Pam Linder and Kathy Hougardy Staff- Nick Olivas, Derek Speck, Dave Haynes, Peter Beckwith, Mary Miotke and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Interlocal Agreement to Provide Tourism and Marketing Service to the Citv of Kent Staff is seeking Council authorization to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kent for Seattle Southside Visitors Services to provide the City of Kent with tourism and marketing services. The City had a three-year agreement with the City of Kent which expired on December 31, 2007. This interlocal will replace the expired agreement. The new interlocal agreement was re-written by the City Attorney's office. The intent of the new document is the same as the previous, however it is much clearer. Additionally, the agreement will be renewed automatically on an annual basis. Staff briefly explained the Lodging Tax dollars associated with Seattle Southside Visitor Services. The Committee inquired about the amount of the interlocal agreement, how the dollar amount was determined and if there were any plans to increase the contract amount in the future. Since representatives from Seattle Southside were not in attendance at the meeting, a detailed answer could not be provided. Staff will research the inquiry and follow-up with the Committee. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION. R. An Ordinance Adopting by reference RCW 9.16.260. Cyberstalkin2 In order to prosecute cyberstalking in Tukwila, the City must adopt an ordinance referencing RCW 9.16.260. The City Prosecutor has seen evidence of this crime in recent police reports and would like the ability to prosecute this offense. This will require the City to adopt this ordinance. If the ordinance is not adopted, the offense cannot be prosecuted. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. An Ordinance Adonting by reference RCW 9A.56.063. Making or Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools As with the ordinance above, the City Prosecutor has requested the City adopt this statute by reference. In 2007, the State Legislature made making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools a crime. There is a similar statute in place regarding burglary tools; however, motor vehicle theft Finance & Safety Committee Minutes Januarv 23, 2008 - Paae 2 tools are not prosecutable under that statute. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION. D. An Ordinance Amending TMC 7.04.090. Dangerous Dog Appeal Process The City contracts with King County for animal control services. For the most part, the City has adopted the County's regulations with the exception of regulations pertaining to dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. Currently, if someone were to challenge the designation of a dangerous dog, King County Animal Control Authority Board of Appeals would handle the process. An ordinance amending the Tukwila Municipal Code will change that process to be handled by the City's Hearing Examiner. In summary, all this amendment will change is who will handle the appeal processes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION. E. Technology Options for Use by City Council The City Council has previously discussed technology options for Councilmembers, however, a specific technology option was not identified for use and no decisions were made regarding how to proceed with this matter. This current Committee discussion of technology options was a direct result of a recent request for public information. After a lengthy discussion and comparison of possible technical devices that could be utilized by the Council, the Committee recommended the full Council consider purchasing laptops for each Councilmember and the Council Legislative Analyst. The laptop devices should include, at a minimum: Microsoft Office, WiFi capability, and cell cards for internet e-mail access. If laptops are chosen as the preferred technical device of the Council, the Committee suggested creation of a replacement policy. Committee Chair Robertson requested that this item be placed on the January 26 COW for discussion by the full Council. Kimberly reminded the Chair that Council process requires placement of agenda items by either the Council President or support of a minimum of four Councilmembers. Chair Robertson said that he would discuss the issue with Council President Duffie. If approved, this item will require submission of a Council Agenda Synopsis and supporting documentation to the City Clerk's office by 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. DISCUSSION ONLY. F. Future Agenda Items and Meeting Protocal Committee Chair Robertson proposed six possible projects for the 2008 Finance and Safety Committee. All Committee members were in favor of discussing the items outlined below throughout the year. Kimberly reminded Committee members that any new projects will need to be assigned to staff through Administration. Additionally, new projects ideas should briefly be discussed with full Council to gauge support. 1. Animal Control The Committee has requested staff provide an update on the status of the contract between the City and the County for Animal Control. Additionally, after the contract is implemented with a dedicated animal control officer for Tukwila, the Committee would like staff to report out on the agreement, process and service status one month after implementation, then two months after that, and then on a quarterly basis. Finance & Safety Committee Minutes JanuaN 23. 2008 - Paae 3 2. Bi-Annual Budgeting The Committee would like Kevin Fuhrer to make a presentation to a Committee of the Whole meeting during the first quarter regarding the pros and cons of bi-annual budgeting verses the City's current process. 3. Safety in Overnight Lodging Review the City's current ordinance and suggest possible improvements and applicable updates. 4. Panhandling Ordinance Consider a panhandling ordinance for Tukwila. Review how Tacoma's ordinance is working, and if it is defensible. Ask the City Attorney to comment on this type of ordinance. 5. Council Goals Applicable to Finance and Safety Committee The Committee was going to review the 2008 Council goals to determine which should be assigned to the Finance and Safety Committee for completion. Kimberly stated that the Council goals will be reviewed at the upcoming retreat, and that it may be best to have the full Council determine the appropriate Committee assignments. The Committee agreed. ill. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 ~ Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.